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pressions of mind; and, in fact, when this fool becomes warm, among ten silly things, he will have some one whimsical or original, thought, which will make the serious laugh, and the philosopher reflect.

XXXVIII.

THE FOLLOWING ARE CITIZENS OF ZURICH.

A TRULY characteristic countenance of a citizen of Zurich; a perfect man of business, fortunate in enterprise, full of good nature, and politeness, such as distinguish the ci titizen of Zurich. Circumspect, active not hasty, quick not volatile, accurate not narrow. Determined, courageous, not rash; abounding in good sense, without enquiring what it is impatient only with the tedious, peevish but with the dull, angry with nothing but the confused; sincere, worthy, bold, free, rather positive than complying; dexterous, cheerful, proceeding with animation in pursuit of his project.

XXXIX.

A SKETCH of a countenance such as will scarcely be found in any other nation. No

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